UCLA Bruins alumnus Natalie Nakase has been named the head coach of the new WNBA franchise, the Golden State Valkyrie.
Nakase began her college career as a walk-on in Westwood before eventually cracking the starting lineup, and her time as a player ranged from 1998 until 2003.
Since then, Nakase has spent time coaching a number of teams and leagues.
She spent time with the Wolfenbuttel Wildcats, Tokyo Apache, Agua Caliente Clippers, Los Angeles Clippers, and Las Vegas Aces all as an assistant.
Now, she has earned a head coaching job with the Valkyrie, who are playing in the next WNBA season as an expansion team.
Here are photos of the former UCLA player from her stints as an assistant coach.